Registered Nurse - Close Observation Unit - Incentives Offered
High acuity nursing. Exceptional team.
Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Rural Health Incentives
Employment Type: Various Permanent and Temporary Positions available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38hrs per week
Requisition ID: REQ687225
Closing Date: Tuesday, 15th September 2026
Please Note: This Recruitment is NOT open to visa sponsorship
If you require visa sponsorship and would like to be considered, please submit your application via the following recruitment https://bit.ly/4xBlMOc
Step into a High Performing Close Observation Unit
Join the recently renovated 5-bed Level 3 Close Observation Unit at Armidale Hospital, where you'll provide person-centred care to patients requiring High Dependency and Coronary Care, with short-term Intensive Care treatments also delivered within the unit.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll care for complex and critically unwell patients while confidently responding to rapidly changing clinical conditions and emergency presentations.
We're looking for Registered Nurses who are:
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Resilient, organised, and confident in high-acuity environments.
Strong communicators with excellent critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Team Leader/In-Charge experience and/or a postgraduate qualification in Critical Care will be highly regarded.
Grow Your Critical Care Career
Whether you're building on your critical care experience or looking for your next challenge, you'll be surrounded by a team invested in your success.
You'll also have the opportunity to precept and support nursing students, contribute to safety and quality improvement initiatives, and be part of a collaborative team where every shift is staffed by two Registered Nurses, ensuring consistent clinical support and exceptional patient care.
You'll be supported by:
A comprehensive orientation program led by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator.
Ongoing mentoring from experienced Registered Nurses and a supportive Nurse Unit Manager.
Regular in-services, education sessions, and professional development opportunities.
A collaborative team culture that values learning, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
And benefit from:
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
Paid Parental Leave and up to 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible employees)
Monthly day off for full-time employees
Increase your take home pay with Salary packaging options
Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport
Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
Access to The Welcome Experience a free service to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Phillipa Skinner on Phillipa.Skinner@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
